Money Silence Hurts Families – Three Tips to Break the Cycle & Empower Healthy Money Talk
If you think talking about money with your spouse, parents, or children is difficult, you are not alone. Here are three tips to get started on a healthier money talk journey with your loved ones.
Money, Happiness, & Meaning
We’ve all heard the adage, “Money can’t buy happiness,” but the truth is more nuanced. Let's dig into the research.
More Stimulus Aid on the Horizon
On January 14th, President Biden presented his plan, titled the American Rescue Plan, for the next round of economic aid related to the ongoing pandemic.
My General Contractor and I
That’s when I realized, constructing a basement wasn’t all that different from constructing a financial plan.
My Strange Family
Navigating Financial Health in Retirement
Planning for retirement is the journey of a lifetime – a marathon, not a sprint. But what happens after you cross the finish line? Read on for more on the art and science of navigating life after the working world.
Navigating the Course of Retirement Planning
Like in golf, planning for retirement is a game that requires strategy, focus, and a bit of finesse.
Single Stock- Too Much of a Good Thing
Speeding Tickets & Investing
Recently, I received a gift from the Iowa State Patrol in the form of a speeding ticket. In reflecting on this experience, it occurred to me that I took an unnecessary risk to attain something I didn’t need and ended up sacrificing money I didn’t have to lose.
Spending That Can Wreck Retirement
In more than a decade of working with clients, I’ve discovered that one thing tends to do more damage to financial plans than any other.
Spring Clean Your Financial Plan
You can’t have spring without spring cleaning. As you tackle your home, yard, and other spaces this year, your financial plan might also need to be spruced up. Here are a few tips to clean up your financial plan this spring.
Spring Training Thoughts for Your Portfolio
Starting Off on the Right Foot
Steps to Take When a Loved One Dies
Stop Doing That!
Strengthening Marital Bonds with Orange Juice
Stuff I’ve Learned
Tailoring Your Financial Plan to Match Your Goals
If you are a client of Foster Group and have met with your advisor recently, you may have discussed what’s important to you, what we are planning for as it relates to your goals, and what you hope to achieve.